Maybe tooth brushing isn’t something you think about very often - you just do it every day when you wake up and before bed. It’s no more special than washing your hands. But, have you ever stopped to think about how your ancestors cleaned their teeth? Are...
Weird things people do in their sleep
When sleeping, we don’t normally think about what we are doing. But, many of us do things in our sleep that we don’t realize, and you’ll never know unless someone tells you. Perhaps you’ve seen the people that post their sleepwalking videos on YouTube, TikTok, or...
Local birdwatcher shares 4 ways to turn your backyard into a habitat
As studies around the world reveal the bird population is decreasing from forest degradation, many birdwatchers are looking for solutions. One way is turning yards into habitats. Erin Dykstra, a birdwatcher for 20 years and owner of Edmonton’s Wild...
Highway Thru Hell editor speaks on working in the industry
An unexpected friendship that was forged during Kevin Mills’ time studying at NAIT’s Radio and Television program led him around the world, on the road, and back again to his editing suite. In an interview, Mills discusses his journey to becoming the finishing editor...
Accessible spacecraft to make for accessible earth
Many people fantasize about becoming the next Daniel Craig, Djimon Hounsou, or Kate Winslet. Young Sawyer Rosenstein was headed in that direction. Working as a professional child actor in New York City—the city of colossal skyscrapers, baked pretzels, and the Yankee...
5 easy garden plants to grow this summer
Gardening has its fill of watering, weeds and worms. But what a person decides to grow can help lighten the load.
Everything you need to grow peppers in Northern Alberta
By Angela Kazmierczak TikTok and YouTube are swarmed with gardening content, especially bell pepper growing hacks. As I found last summer, peppers will successfully sprout as touted, but there isn’t much guidance for aftercare in our 4a, 2b and 3b climate. But don’t...
The Betty White Challenge: YEG Edition
By Alleah Boisvert Today, the beloved Golden Girl Betty White would have celebrated her 100th birthday. To many, White was the kind of icon that seemed immortal in her image of charisma, grace, kindness, and activism. Only someone like her could have the world...
The Christmas Creep Phenonium: Why Christmas Comes Earlier Each Year
By Angela Kazmierczak Many Christmas movies joke that a person is either scorching hot for Christmas or is the next Ebenezer Scrooge. In the eyes of Christmas fanatics, anything less of a ring-a-ling or hooray denotes an eviction notice from the North Pole, signed and...
From Beanie Babies to Squishmallows: The Future Remains Plushy
Over two decades have passed since the Ty Beanie Baby craze rocked the market. Almost 30 years later, the interest in cute, cuddly, collectible toys is revived with a new yet similar fad: Squishmallows. Though culture may change, plush toys remain, and the demand is...